Taking the First Steps To Sustainability

A business consultant shares what makes some contractors vulnerable to changing market forces and what keeps others on the road to long-term sustainability.

As I consult with top energy contractors across the country, I see that they fall into two types. On the surface, both types appear to be successful, and in many cases they have found success in the short term. But when I “look under the hood,” I begin to see which contractors are vulnerable to changing market forces and which ones stand a good chance of long-term sustainability.